NICU Registered Respiratory Therapist
Seattle, Washington
Seattle Children's Hospital & Regional Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - NICU

Location: Seattle, Washington
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
Hours per Week: 36 hours

Job Description

• Pediatric RRT role requiring experience in PICU or NICU and intensive care.
• Not ICU-only; floating required to acute and all inpatient areas as needed, including all ICUs.
• Patient population includes neonates, infants, pediatrics, and adolescents.
• Skills required: airway management, medication administration, ventilator management, oxygen therapy, suctioning, pulmonary toileting, nebulizer treatments, BiPAP, CPAP.
• Preferred experience: trauma (Level 1 trauma), ER, teaching/community hospital settings, children’s hospital experience.
• Additional preferred skills: high frequency jet ventilator, high frequency oscillator, EKG interpretation, code response, rapid response.
• Electronic health record system used: EPIC.
• On-call not required but available for pick-up.
• Weekend work required.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Respiratory Therapist license in Washington
• Respiratory Therapist with at least 1 year of experience, including experience within the last year
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential (NBRC)
• Certifications: BLS, PALS
• Experience with CPAP

Compliance and Background Requirements

• E-Verify attestation required.
• 7-year criminal background check required; must include FACIS 3, county civil searches, state and national criminal databases, sex offender watch, and global sanctions.
• Background checks must be current; returning candidates with less than 6 months gap may have some background checks accepted from prior contracts.
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 1 year of start.
• WA State Patrol (WATCH) search required within 12 months and rerun every 2 years.

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year.
• Fit test for respirator use required within 12 months prior to assignment; fit testing on site is not allowed.
• Medical clearance for respirator use (RespSafety clearance) required annually.
• Immunizations/vaccinations required or proof of immunity for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (accepted if given after age 11)
  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (vaccine series or positive antibody titer or signed declination)
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season (Oct-Mar)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray per facility protocol.
• COVID vaccine strongly recommended but not required.

Orientation and Training

• Orientation dates available on Mondays; accepting all start dates.
• Required to complete facility-specific modules prior to start (approx. 8 hours).
• Epic inpatient nurse test-out modules required for RNs.
• Respiratory protection training provided via facility’s online platform.
• Math test and EKG competency exam required prior to start; remediation available if needed.
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam required.
• Skills checklists required, including pediatric skills checklist.

Additional Notes

• Photo for badge required within 72 hours of contract signing; must be on a blue background with no hats or headwear.
• Payroll deduction authorization form required for parking charges if bringing a vehicle.
• Floating to all inpatient and acute care areas is mandatory.
• RTO (Return to Office) shifts must be included in initial submission for approval.

This position is ideal for experienced pediatric respiratory therapists with strong NICU/PICU and intensive care backgrounds who are flexible to float across various inpatient units and work night shifts.